Romans 4:1
“What shall we say then, that Abraham our father, as perteining to the flesh, hath found?”
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Romans 4:1 Context
1What shall we say then, that Abraham our father, as perteining to the flesh, hath found? 2For if Abraham were iustified by workes, hee hath whereof to glory, but not before God. 3For what saith the Scripture? Abraham beleeued God, and it was counted vnto him for righteousnes.
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Other Translations for Romans 4:1
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
- King James Version
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, hath found according to the flesh?
- American Standard Version (1901)
What, then, may we say that Abraham, our father after the flesh, has got?
- Basic English Bible
What shall we say then that Abraham our father according to flesh has found?
- Darby Bible
What shall we then say that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
- Webster's Bible
What then shall we say that Abraham, our earthly forefather, has gained?
- Weymouth Bible
What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather, has found according to the flesh?
- World English Bible
What thanne schulen we seie, that Abraham oure fadir aftir the flesch foond?
- Wycliffe Bible
What, then, shall we say Abraham our father, to have found, according to flesh?
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for Romans 4:1
4:1 That our father Abraham hath found - Acceptance with God. According to the flesh - That is, by works.
People's Bible Notes for Romans 4:1
Ro 4:1 Abraham Justified While Still a Gentile SUMMARY OF ROMANS 4: Abraham Not Justified by Works, but by Faith. His Faith Reckoned for Righteousness. David Describes the Same Blessedness. This Blessedness of Forgiveness for Gentiles As Well As Jews. Abraham Counted Righteous Before He Was Circumcised. The Promise of a Redeemer and of a Land Made to Abraham Before. He Was Circumcised. The Greatness of Abraham's Faith. To All, Whether Jew or Gentile, Righteousness Will Be Imputed,. Who Have Abraham's Faith. What shall we then say? Paul, having show that faith is the essential principle of justification, now inquires concerning Abraham's faith and justification. Abraham, our father. "Our forefather according to the flesh", in the Revised Version. The ancestor of the Jewish race. Hath found. The thought is, Hath he found justification by works, or by faith?